Summary
Georgiana School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the small town of Georgiana, Alabama, which is part of the Butler County school district. With 406 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 18-19, the school faces significant challenges, including high poverty, chronic absenteeism, and consistently low academic performance compared to nearby schools and state averages.
Georgiana School has had relatively high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 74% to 100% in recent years, which is higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.8% to 33.4% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Georgiana School's test scores are generally well below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with projected 2024-2025 math proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 65.22%, compared to 45.47% statewide. Despite spending around $11,600 per student, which is higher than the spending at nearby schools, the school is not achieving strong academic outcomes.
Interestingly, Georgiana School's performance lags significantly behind the nearby McKenzie High School, which has higher graduation rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and much stronger test scores across the board. Additionally, Georgiana School's test scores have generally declined over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping in many grade levels and subjects. These stark disparities suggest significant challenges and disparities facing this high-poverty, alternative school, and addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach targeting the unique needs of this community.
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